Coleman community's 31st holiday parade set for Dec. 9

Plans for the Coleman community's 31st holiday parade, themed "A Story Book Christmas," are under way.

The parade will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Immediately following the parade, there will be fireworks and an afterglow party held in the Coleman VFW Hall. Refreshments will be served and awards will be presented to the winning parade entries.

The parade is held in conjunction with a drive to stock the shelves of the city's food pantry for the next year. During the week of Dec. 4 through Dec. 9, Coleman Community Schools, the Coleman Post Office, Coleman Community Fire Department and local churches will take part in collecting food and monetary donations to support the food pantry.

Community members also are invited to a holiday tree lighting that is taking place at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 by the new gazebo. There will be Christmas carols and hot chocolate as well.

For more information or to make an entry in the Coleman Communities Holiday Parade, contact Roxy Smith at 989-465-1260 or by e-mail at randrsmith1950@gmail.com Inquiries regarding donations to the food pantry to Billy Jo Parker at 989-859-6119.